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Chelsea add Havertz to near £200 million spending spree

Chelsea sign Havertz from Leverkusen

Chelsea took their summer spending spree to nearly £200 million with the signing of German international Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal on Friday.

Havertz's arrival at Stamford Bridge for a reported £71 million ($94 million) is the Blues' latest statement of intent as they seek to cut the gap on Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.

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